Carjacker's punishment didn't fit crime

I was appalled to read the story about the individuals caught up in the car theft ring. Some of them got probation and some got prison terms. I hope that each was appropriate to the crime. The thing that appalled me was how the only individual to use a weapon - he carjacked a woman and then sold the vehicle for $300 - got a one-year suspended sentence. I wonder how secure that lady feels today with that thug being on the loose again.

It is my hope that we don't soon see a story in The Star about the person being arrested for another carjacking or worse, using a deadly weapon on someone else. I hope everyone feels safer on the streets tonight.

David Vaughn

Martinsville

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Carjacker's punishment didn't fit crime

I was appalled to read the story about the individuals caught up in the car theft ring. Some of them got probation and some got prison terms. I hope that each was appropriate to the crime.